Change Car Clutch

Technical 10h00–13h00 ~1000–1300€
Temps estimé 10h00–13h00
Coût estimé ~1000–1300€
Difficulté Technical
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission)* 12h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 11h00–12h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, 4-speed 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Manual transmission, 6-speed 12h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 10h00–13h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 13h00

What is a Mini Cabrio clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Mini Cabrio clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Mini Cabrio clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

3 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Cabrio 2004-2009 2004-2009 Cooper Gas (W10B16A), Cooper S Gas (W11B16A) Gas
Cabrio 2009-2015 2009-2015 Cooper Gas (N12B16A), Cooper Gas (N16B16A), Cooper S Gas (N14B16A), John Cooper Works Gas (N14B16C) Gas
Cabrio 2015-2024 2015-2024 Cooper Gas (B38A15A), Cooper S Gas (B48A20A) Gas